Saturday, June 24, 2006

Complaining about the MSM

Why are the media giving so much attention to this story about the guys who wanted to attack the Sears Tower? The fact that we have a few terrorist wannabes in this country, no matter how lofty their ambitions might be, doesn’t strike me as deserving the top spot on network news two days in a row. This is a bit like “Franco is still dead,” but it’s really more like “Franco’s third cousin is still dead.” Can we have some real news, please?

Dont be so snotty, young man. Do you have to politicize everything like this. Really. Come on now.

When the media rehashes leftist talking points about global whining, inequality, failures in Iraq etc (which presumably you want, right?), are they not lending credence to Democrats, then, in your ultra politicized world view. I mean, what really doesnt get characterized as political under your insular, raw-nerved mindset. Thats a tough one, isnt it.

Oh, whos getting all snotty now. Talking about criminal attacks is now political is it? This is Krugman paranoia, for you. Indeed, I think anyone would agree that this success of Republican policy has been underemphasized, if anything. Whod have guessed back in 2001 we wouldnt have another attack as of now. Not many, right?

When the media bewails inequality, Enron, setbacks in Iraq, tax cuts to the "rich" etc etc, are they not spouting leftist talking points, then? Im wondering what isnt political, then, in your worldview.

One attack on American soil since WWII. I’d expect another one some time in the next century. I don’t know why anyone should expect it to happen within 5 years. I don’t particularly disagree with the Republicans’ approach to homeland security, but the claims for its unique success are a bit extravagant.